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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.59, 25,721.46 and 6,048.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.59, 25,721.46 and 6,048.25 is: 9,072.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.59 : 25,721.46 = 6,048.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.59/25,721.46 = 6,048.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.59x = 25,721.46 × 6,048.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.59x = 155,569,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,569,756.14/17,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.40

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